2006-10-05 00:56:57 · 8 answers · asked by dimsum 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
lots of iron oxides(rust)
2006-10-05 00:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by sara j 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The red/orange appearance of Mars' surface is caused by iron(III) oxide (rust)
The surface of Mars is thought to be primarily composed of basalt, based upon the Martian meteorite collection and orbital observations. There is some evidence that a portion of the Martian surface might be more silica-rich than typical basalt, perhaps similar to andesitic stones on Earth, though these observations may also be explained by silica glass. Much of the surface is deeply covered by iron(III) oxide dust as fine as talcum powder
2006-10-05 08:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by Vasudha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our space probes crashed on mars, and all marsians were destroyed. Their body fluid soaked the marsian soil red.
2006-10-05 08:30:36 · answer #3 · answered by CaiZ.StarGazer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rich in Ferrum oxides?
2006-10-05 07:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by soubassakis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a marketing ploy.
2006-10-05 08:04:47 · answer #5 · answered by Master_of_my_own_domain 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
high iron content
2006-10-05 08:02:18 · answer #6 · answered by pss4dm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its rusty, i.e. iron oxydes
2006-10-05 09:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by AntoineBachmann 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i painted it RED!!
2006-10-05 08:37:09 · answer #8 · answered by Mikhil M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋